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Brown, Tatum Carry Celtics Over Pacers 101–98 in OT

BOSTON—Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and Jayson Tatum had 24, carrying the Boston Celtics to a 101–98 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night in the first of a home-and-home series between the teams. “We stuck with them and ran them a little bit longer, but we knew the importance of this game,”…


NHL Roundup: Matt Grzelcyk Logs 5 Points as Bruins Top Caps

Matt Grzelcyk had a goal and four assists as the Boston Bruins recorded a 7–3 road win over the Washington Capitals on Monday. It was a milestone night for Grzelcyk, who had never before recorded even three points in a game during his six NHL seasons. David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand each scored two goals…


Dave Gettleman Out as Giants GM, Says He Is Retiring

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—Dave Gettleman is out as the general manager of the New York Giants after a fourth straight double-digit losing season. The Giants announced the 70-year-old Gettleman retired Monday, a day after New York (4–13) dropped its season finale 22–7 to Washington. It was the sixth straight loss and it ended a dismal, injury-plagued…


Smith Posts Record Low Number and Beats Big Name at Kapalua

KAPALUA, Hawaii—Cameron Smith has a place in the PGA Tour record book for finishing 34-under par, the lowest of anyone in history. Just as important as a number to the unassuming Australian is a name. Over the final two days at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, and particularly the final two hours Sunday at Kapalua,…


François Carrard, Legal Doyen of Olympic Sports, Dies at 83

LAUSANNE, Switzerland—François Carrard, the former longtime IOC director general who helped oversee its reforms after the Salt Lake City bidding scandal, has died, the Olympic body said Monday. He was 83. The International Olympic Committee said it was “deeply saddened” to learn of Carrard’s death. The cause was not specified though Carrard was known to…


Nadal Calls Djokovic Controversy ‘A Circus’

Rafa Nadal called on Monday Novak Djokovic’s COVID-19 vaccine exemption controversy in Australia “a circus” and joked that he would prefer that the world number one tennis player didn’t play at the upcoming Australian Open. Djokovic was released from Australian immigration detention on Monday after winning a court challenge to remain in the country to…


Djokovic Back in Training After Court Overturns Visa Cancellation in Australia

World tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic was back in practice hours after winning a court challenge to remain in Australia on Monday. Djokovic posted on Twitter a photograph of himself on a court at the Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park with a caption thanking the judge who released him from immigration detention over his…


NASCAR Veteran Aric Almirola to Retire at End of 2022 Season

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—NASCAR veteran Aric Almirola will retire from competition at the end of the 2022 season to spend more time with his young family. Almirola revealed his plans Monday to the employees at Stewart-Haas Racing at the same time Smithfield Foods announced its 11th season sponsoring the driver. “To be the best in this business…


UK Housing Secretary Declines to Comment on Whether Djokovic Will Be Allowed to Play at Wimbledon

UK Housing Secretary Michael Gove has declined to comment on whether or not Novak Djokovic will be able to take part in Wimbledon this year if the tennis player remains unvaccinated against COVID-19 Speaking to Sky News on Monday, Gove said that the UK must “respect the integrity” of Australia’s “complex process” which saw Djokovic’s visa cancelled upon entry at Melbourne airport,…


Chen Wins 6th Straight US Figure Skating Championship

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Nathan Chen had landed some of the most difficult jumps in figure skating, soaring through the air with a dizzying array of quads and flawlessly stringing together incredible combinations that left the crowd wanting more. Figures that he would faceplant on a simple step sequence. It didn’t matter, though. Nor did a mistake on…